Federal prosecutors in Nevada have recently dismissed a sex abuse case against Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in the film 'Dances with Wolves.' The dismissal of the federal case coincided with the state prosecutors finalizing the dismissal of their own indictment against Chasing Horse under an order from the Nevada Supreme Court.
Chasing Horse still faces criminal charges in Canada, on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, and in Las Vegas. The charges against him include sexually exploiting minors and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Chasing Horse, born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, has been accused of using his self-proclaimed position as a medicine man to gain access to vulnerable girls and women, leading a cult and taking underage wives.
The federal case against Chasing Horse was dismissed without prejudice, leaving room for prosecutors to refile the charges. The state charges, including sexual assault of a minor, kidnapping, and child abuse, are set to be refiled in state court.
In a new case filed in Las Vegas, Chasing Horse is accused of filming himself having sex with one of his accusers when she was younger than 14. Prosecutors revealed that the girl was 'fully passed out' in at least one video, which was found on cellphones in a locked safe inside Chasing Horse's residence.
The Nevada Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Chasing Horse, citing issues with the presentation of evidence to the grand jury and the failure to disclose inconsistent statements made by one of the victims.
Chasing Horse has been in custody since his arrest last January, with the legal proceedings facing delays due to various challenges raised by his defense team.
